World Female Ranger Week

7/30/2023

From the 23rd to the 30th of June, World Female Ranger Week was celebrated in safari Africa, and beyond. It's founder, Holly Budge of How Many Elephants, believes that female rangers are best placed to help "ease local tensions and strengthen connections between conservation and community."

However, despite these efforts, less than 11 per cent of the global wildlife ranger workforce is female. Female Ranger Week seeks to highlight the work of the 4,500 female rangers already operating across 18 African nations, as well as the more than 5,500 female rangers spanning the rest of the world, from Sri Lanka to Scotland.

By taking on a role deemed traditionally masculine, thousands of women have been empowered, turning them into breadwinners and property owners, and allowing them access to higher education and much-needed healthcare.

By putting the spotlight on female rangers, it is hoped that funding can be secured for training and recruitment. Learn more here: